Concussions

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 12:36 PM EDT Oct 3, 2018 Allen Park – The Detroit Lions have re-signed offensive lineman Andrew Donnal, a day after clearing a roster spot by waiving cornerback Dee Virgin. Donnal, a September waiver claim for the Lions, had been released over the weekend to make room for the practice squad promotion of defensive end Eric Lee. But with starting guard T.J. Lang in concussion protocol, the team needed to bolster its offensive line depth in preparation for this week’s game against the Green Bay Packers. A fourth-round pick out of Iowa in 2015, Donnal spent his first two seasons with the Rams. He was waived prior to the start of the 2017 season and claimed by the Ravens. The 6-foot-6, 305-pounder has appeared in 27 games during this three-year career, including six starts for the Rams. Detroit also brought back a familiar face back to fill its practice squad vacancy, signing safety Rolan Milligan. The Lions are also banged up at … [Read more...] about With T.J. Lang in concussion protocol, Lions re-sign OL Andrew Donnal

By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American gold-medal ice hockey player Angela Ruggiero said she hopes her pledge to donate her brain to concussion research would encourage other female athletes to do the same so scientists could gain a fuller picture of the problem. The Hall of Fame defenceman, who retired in 2011 after playing in four Olympics, said medical research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) would benefit from greater female participation. "They don't have enough women's brains and for any good medical study, you should have both genders from a variety of sports," she told Reuters in an interview. "So we need more hockey brains." Ruggiero could recall only one concussion she had suffered during her 15-year career but said head injuries were common in ice hockey and had cut short the careers of many players. Concussions had led her friend and former team mate Caitlin Cahow to retire and nearly forced the retirement of Meghan Duggan, the captain of the U.S. … [Read more...] about More women’s brains needed for concussion studies, says Ruggiero

LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer Updated 10:39 am CDT, Monday, October 1, 2018 FILE - This Oct. 25, 2014 file photo shows two footballs before a college football game between Harvard and Princeton universities in Princeton, N.J. A new study published Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, shows the number of concussions plunged in Ivy League football after the kickoff and touchback lines were moved. The rule change was intended to limit kickoff returns, which some experts consider the game’s most dangerous play. less FILE - This Oct. 25, 2014 file photo shows two footballs before a college football game between Harvard and Princeton universities in Princeton, N.J. A new study published Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, shows the number ... more Photo: Gregory Payan, AP Photo: Gregory Payan, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 … [Read more...] about Concussions drop in Ivy League football with kickoff change

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 7:07 PM EDT Sep 30, 2018 Arlington, Texas – It was early in the game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, about halfway through the first quarter. Detroit Lions guard T.J. Lang was pulling to the left on a handoff and there was a big collision, the type you might expect in the trenches on run play. But shortly after running back LeGarrette Blount was stopped for a 1-yard gain, it was clear something wasn’t right. Lang took a few steps, returned to the huddle, before dropping to his knees. Officials signaled for play to be stopped and the Lions training staff rushed to the veteran lineman's side as he clawed at his helmet to get it off before burying his head in the turf. Replays confirmed what had happened. When Lang met Cowboys linebacker Jalen Smith, the two smashed helmets, with Lang taking the brunt of the shot to the side of his head. More: Justin Rogers' Lions grades: Offense sparkles, defense falters … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions guard T.J. Lang suffers another concussion in loss to Dallas Cowboys

Dana Sulonen and Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 2:16 PM EDT Sep 30, 2018 Detroit Lions right guard T.J. Lang left Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys with a concussion, according to the Fox broadcast. The injury happened in the first quarter when he collided with Cowboys linebacker Jaylong Smith. More: Lions' T.J. Lang on concussions, football: Benefits outweigh risks Lang sat out the first two games of the season with a back injury. He also participated sporadically in the preseason and camp due to injury. The Lions signed Lang, 30, to a three-year free-agent deal last spring when the Pro Bowl guard was coming off foot and hip injuries, the latter of which required surgery. He missed three games last year with ankle and back injuries and a concussion, but played well when he was healthy and was still picked for his second straight Pro Bowl as an alternate. Download our Lions Xtra app for free on Apple and Android! … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions’ T.J. Lang out after suffering concussion